Pilot Rock via the PCT

Pilot Rock via the PCT is a 8.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Ashland, Oregon that features a great forest setting and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Great hike! I tracked this at just barely 10 miles on my Apple watch. The weather was perfect, light traffic on the PCT, it rained last night so parts of the trail was muddy, but it was a beautiful day and an excellent hike!

The view on top of Pilot Rock is amazing. I had no experience in rock climbing when I did this but I had friends who helped me get to the top. It's pretty scary but was well worth the hard work. There's also tons of bugs at the top that will be all over you. Make sure to bring non-slip shoes!

The phenomenal view of the Rogue Valley- to the North & Mt. Shasta- to the south, make the hike, well worth it! I consider myself to be in good physical shape and it made me stop for a breath once or twice- definitely a calorie burner and lung expander